Mill Operator Jobs in Indiana (NOW HIRING)

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work to close tolerances (ie. .0002")
• Machine metals including steel, stainless steel, and aluminum;
• Monitor and maintain machine fluid levels;
• Read process sheets, blueprints, and sketches of part to determine machining to be done, dimensional specifications, set up, and operating requirements;
• Edit pre-written programs when necessary;
• Edit program for process improvements and troubleshooting;
• Mount work pieces in chuck, to faceplate, or to fixtures;
• Pre-set tools before positioning them in mill;
• Select and install preset tooling in tool posts, turrets or cutters, and automatic tool change magazine, in sequence specified on process sheet;
• Observe numerical control displays on control panel and compares with data on process sheet to verify dimensional adjustments, feed rates, and speeds of machining cuts;
• Turn dials and switches to override program and correct machine performance;
• Inspect first run piece and spot check succeeding pieces for conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments;
• Study job packets and organize materials for next order during cycles to reduce cycle and setup time;
• Set up and operate another machine tool during machining cycles;
• Set up and operate CNC machines using set-up sheets and written instructions with minimal supervision;
• Read CNC programs; run single block programs as required;
• Overcome and adapt to problems not specified on job setup sheet when encountered;
• Identify and share process improvement ideas;
• Utilize all types of inspection instruments to check work per print without supervision;
• Possess knowledge of various cutting tools and has ability to determine various machine speeds and feeds;
• Perform equipment maintenance and tool sharpening as needed;;
• Crosstrain on other plant machinery as required.

Critical Skills:

• Trustworthiness- We earn trust through honesty, integrity and reliability.
• Adaptable- We are able to maintain effectiveness in a changing environment.
• Approachable- We are open minded, friendly, engaging, understanding and empathetic; being comfortable engaging in challenging conversations.
• Curious- We improve the organization by seeking information and knowledge to continually grow and learn and reduce moments of uncertainty and ambiguity.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Highschool Diploma or GED required and related experience.
• 3 years of proven CNC Mill experience.
• Possess knowledge of various cutting tools and ability to determine various machine speeds and feeds.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to interpret and adhere to blueprints.
• Capable of understanding and following routing information.
• Ability to inspect work and meet quality requirements.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience using steady rest.
• Advanced understanding of gearing terminology.
• Own basic hand tools at minimum.
• Overhead crane experience.
• Ford truck experience.
• Advanced editing capabilities.
• Able to perform machine set up ( install proper chuck jaws and tooling)
• Proven understanding of equipment and processes in the area of responsibility.
• Proven ability to read precision measuring equipment.
• Proven programming knowledge or experience, set-up capabilities, tooling knowledge, and gearing technology.
• Complete understanding of tooling nomenclature.
• Some fixturing knowledge.
• Own basic hand tools at minimum.
• Proven layout capabilities.
• Proven product knowledge.
• Ability to effectively train new operators.
• Technical training as required.
• Ability to read CNC programs.
• Ability to identify and share process improvement ideas.
• Ability to run single block programs.
• Ability to understand the majority of assigned setups.
• Overcome and adapt to problems that are not specified on the job setup sheet when encountered.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods standing.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.

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Joyce/Dayton Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.